Worksheet
Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Microarrays and Stem Cells

For Students Higher Ed
Background reading is available in the first two pages of this worksheet, along with reading comprehension questions and a laboratory activity in which students use mircroarray technology to identify genes used in cell differentiation....
Worksheet
Curated OER

Are Adult Pancreatic Beta Cells Formed by Self-duplication or Stem Cell Differentiation?

For Students Higher Ed
A case-study of Dr. Melton's experiment on pancreatic cells highlights this worksheet. Details of the study adorn the first three pages, complete with diagrams. Biology buffs then analyze the data and identify problems within the...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Stem Cell Differentiation Game Questions

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
Thirty-five multiple-choice questions are spread out into boxes bordered with dotted lines so that they can be cut out to become game cards. Playing a game to review concepts is an effective way to learn, even if you are in college. Give...
Interactive
Curated OER

Curious Science: Stem Cells

For Students 5th - 7th
In this online interactive science quiz activity, students respond to 4 multiple choice questions about stem cells and their functions.
Interactive
Curated OER

Stem Cells

For Students 7th - 12th
In this stem cells worksheet, students answer multiple choice questions about research found in stem cells. Students complete 5 questions total.
PPT
Biology Junction

Seed Plants: Gymnosperms and Angiosperms

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
One of the reasons plants found success on land relates to seed development. Scholars learn about many different forms of seeds and how they changed over time. It describes the structure and function of many different types of seeds in...
Interactive
Curated OER

Breaking News English: Parkinson Disease

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Parkinson disease activity, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write,...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Cloning

For Students 5th - 6th
In this opinions of cloning usage worksheet, learners read phrases of what cloning should be used for and check their opinions in columns yes, not sure, no, only in certain situations, and never.
Worksheet
Curated OER

The Life Cycle of a Flowering Plant

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this flowering plant worksheet, students will review vocabulary words associated with the life cycle of flowering plants. This worksheet has 7 matching and 3 short answer questions.
PPT
Sumanas

Sumanas Inc: Human Embryonic Stem Cells

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the basics of stem cells by reading the article and watching the stem cell animation. Stem cells as therapy for diseases is the perspective of this website. Somatic cell nuclear transfer is covered.
Article
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Life's Greatest Miracle: Stem Cell Debate

For Students 9th - 10th
This essay from NOVA: "Life's Greatest Miracle" explores the debate over the use of embryonic stem cells in scientific research.
PPT
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Dolan Dna Learning Center: How Embryonic Stem Cell Lines Are Made

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated animation explains the basics of embryonic stem cells and how they are established and used.
Handout
National Institutes of Health

National Institutes of Health: Stem Cell Information: Stem Cell Basics Iv

For Students 9th - 10th
In addition to defining adult stem cells, this resource examines where they are found, what they normally do, and what tests are used for identifying adult stem cells.
Article
Healthline Media

Medical News Today: What Are Stem Cells?

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover what stem cells are and where they come from in this informative article from Medical News Today. Learn how they are classified and identified, new advances in stem cell research, and what the legal issues are.
Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: Everyday Mysteries, What Are Stem Cells?

For Students 9th - 10th
The buzz word "stem cells" are scientifically defined and the differences between stem cells and other cells explained in this "Everyday Mystery".
Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Stem Cells: Seeds of Hope?

For Students 9th - 10th
This video explores the basic scientific and ethical questions surrounding the use of stem cells in medical research.
Unit Plan
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry

Abpi: Stem Cell Research

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn about stem cells, and how these cells are used in medical research and treatments. Find out scientific facts, read several case studies, and participate in a group debate activity to explore the ethics of this topic. A...
Graphic
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Microscope Imaging Station: Mouse Embryonic Stem Cells

For Students 9th - 10th
Stem cells have an enormous impact on the structure of a living creature. This site features still images as well as short videos of these cells in action.
Handout
Genome British Columbia

Genome British Columbia: Stem Cell Fundamentals

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explains the different types of stem cells and their potential uses in medicine.
Unit Plan
University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: What to Do About Stem Cells

For Students 5th - 9th
A resource to help facilitate understanding of stems cells and their uses.
Handout
National Institutes of Health

National Institutes of Health: What Are Embryonic Stem Cells?

For Students 9th - 10th
What stages of early embryonic development are important for generating embryonic stem cells? How are embryonic stem cells grown in the laboratory? What laboratory tests are used to identify embryonic stem cells? Article addresses these...
Handout
BioEd Online

Bio Ed Online: Embryonic Stem Cells

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource delves into what stem cells are and the types of research they are used in.
Article
Other

Canadian Institutes of Health Research: Human Stem Cell Research [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A recent study in which the authors examined the health and ethical issues related to human stem cell research. As a result of this study, Canada did allow human stem cell research to proceed. The report is in PDF format.
Article
American Institute of Biological Sciences

Action Bioscience: Stem Cells for Cell Based Therapies

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand why stem cells are sought after for healing human diseases through cell-based therapies in this article and its supporting resources.